Silene
Sign in to saveSilene is a genus of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae. Containing nearly 900 species, it is the largest genus in the family. Common names include campion and catchfly. Many Silene species are widely distributed, particularly in the northern hemisphere.
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Silene is a large group of flowering plants with nearly 900 species, making it the biggest genus in its plant family. These plants, commonly called campions or catchflies, are found throughout the world with especially high numbers in the northern hemisphere.
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Silene is a genus of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae. Containing nearly 900 species, it is the largest genus in the family. Common names include campion and catchfly. Many Silene species are widely distributed, particularly in the northern hemisphere.
==Scientific history==